2020 Merida MISSION ROAD 7000-E vs 2022 Specialized Crux Expert
The 56 is the Specialized Crux Expert size closest to your L Merida MISSION ROAD 7000-E. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Crux Expert
Compared with the Merida MISSION ROAD 7000-E in L, the Specialized Crux Expert in 56 places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +4 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Merida MISSION ROAD 7000-E, LSpecialized Crux Expert, 56Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida MISSION ROAD 7000-E L | Specialized Crux Expert 56 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 401 | 397mm | −4 mm |
| Stack | 572 | 578mm | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 72° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 73.5° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 565 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 423 | 425mm | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1029 | 1033mm | +4 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 72mm | +4 mm |
| Standover | 802 | 816mm | +14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 546mm | −14 mm |
| Fork length | 400 | 401mm | +1 mm |
| Head tube length | 144 | 147mm | +3 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 286mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux Expert minus the Merida MISSION ROAD 7000-E. Full charts: 2020 Merida MISSION ROAD 7000-E, 2022 Specialized Crux Expert.
Where each sits in its class
Merida MISSION ROAD 7000-ESpecialized Crux Expert
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Merida MISSION ROAD 7000-EROAD 7000-E | Specialized Crux ExpertExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida MISSION CX CF3 | Specialized CruX FACT |
| Shifter | Shimano Ultegra disc Di2 | SRAM Rival eTAP AXS |
| Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 | SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 R7000 | SRAM XPLR |
| Chain | KMC X11 | SRAM Rival |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano Pressfit BBR72 | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss P1850 SP 700C CL 23 | Roval Terra C |
| Tire | Continental Grand Prix 4 Season | Specialized Pathfinder Pro 2BR |
| Brake | Shimano Ultegra | SRAM Rival eTap AXS |
| Rotor | Shimano RT800 | not listed |
| Stem | Merida EXPERT CC | Specialized Pro SL |
| Headset | VP B303AC Neck | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida EXPERT CC | Specialized Power Expert |
| Fork | not listed | Specialized FACT carbon |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Rival |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Rival 1x |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized Adventure Gear |
| Seatpost | not listed | Roval Terra |
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